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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Biblical Mothers

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 14,919 views

    Since the time of Adam and Eve, it has fallen to raise their children for the Lord.

    Biblical Mothers Genesis 3:20 20 Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. READ: Psalm 113 Since the time of Eve, it has fallen to mothers to raise their children for the Lord. Our mothers bring us into the world. -They nurture us. -They provide for us. -They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,291 views

    An encouragement to raise up your 'monument' to past blessings.

    "HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US". 1 Samuel 7:3-12. Monuments are historical markers which serve to remind us of the accomplishments, or the sacrifices, of those who came before us. They are boundary stones along the time-line, signalling, ‘Something significant happened here’. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Age--A New Relationship Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,161 views

    Jesus cleanses the temple, signifying the destruction and raising of the temple of his body.

    John 2:13-25 “A New Age—A New Relationship” INTRODUCTION According to Hollywood there are two ways to start a war. You can send in the Seal Teams and start it covertly, or you can do start it with a show of force; a blitzkrieg. This was Hitler’s trademark in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,385 views

    God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

    Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Joseph - The reluctant Stepfather

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,012 views

    would you be willing to raise another man's child as your own

    Listen to the Scripture on Joseph’s side of the Nativity story: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "I Have Good Kids" Series

    Contributed by Dan Kellogg on Aug 3, 2011
     | 3,504 views

    A sermon advising on how to raise Godly kids according to biblical principles.

    "I HAVE GOOD KIDS." Genesis 18:18-20: Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What The World Needs Now Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,899 views

    Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls.

    I Look Within (2.10-17) A Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls. 1 Haggai was about to preach his third which started with two illustrations about spiritual health (v.12,13) that he directs to the priests. a IL. This week, former V.P. Dick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Was His Father, But Joseph Was His Dad

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 17, 2012
     | 5,695 views

    We all know that Jesus was the son of God, but he was raised by Joseph.

    Father’s Day 2012 (Video for Luke I am your father) “I am your father” probably one of the greatest scenes in movie history. For most of us we know who our dad is, or at least we assume we do. My father used to tell me that I belonged to the Milk man in Chatham NB, he said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,390 views

    Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

    Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Am Free

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 1, 2023
     | 5,382 views

    MOSES AND GOD: GOD RAISES UP A LEADER TO DELIVER HIS PEOPLE

    (3:1-10) What we must learn is that God calls people to serve Him. Just think who it is that calls us to serve Him. It is the sovereign Lord of all who actually stooped down and breathe the breath of life in us that gives us the privilege to serve Him. This should excite us. This should make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Lazarus

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,937 views

    A message of how Jesus dealt with Lazarus being raised from the dead.

    Title: The Resurrection and the Life Theme: The Giver of Life can give life and freedom to you. Text: John 11:1 - 43 Introduction John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Evangelism In Schools And Campuses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 395 views

    Evangelism in schools and campuses is a divine mandate to raise the next generation for Christ.

    EVANGELISM IN SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:15, Daniel 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:12 INTRODUCTION Evangelism in schools and campuses is crucial because young people are at a stage of life where they are shaping their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Chandler avatar

    My Hope Is In Heaven

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2024
     | 940 views

    My hope is in Heaven because I have been raised with Jesus

    A recent family vacation has me thinking about heaven. I was standing on a beautiful ocean shore that was paradise. It brought to mind the scene in Revelation around the throne, the glassy sea. The colors, the thunder and lightening. Being with family reminded that one day I will be reunited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    He Made It Again/Fruit Salad

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE JESUS IS TO FORGIVE THAT PERSON WHICH YOU ARE, BITTER, ANGRY OR HURT. AS YOU FORGIVE ANOTHER, YOU WILL RELEASE YOURSELF FROM BEHIND THE BARS OF BITTERNESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT.

    HE MADE IT AGAIN! FRUIT SALAD! Broken, spilled out, at Jesus’ feet. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jeremiah 18:2 The word of the Lord told Jeremiah, ARISE, and GO to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear my word. 4. And the vessel that He made of clay was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    False Prophets-Simon Magus Of Samaria Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 27, 2025
     | 446 views

    He practiced sorcery and amazed people with his deeds. Then Philip the evangelist arrived and preached Jesus. What Simon did after this tells me he was truly a false prophet, like Elymas Bar-Jesus.

    False Prophets-Simon Magus of Samaria (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-23-2025, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Someone once remarked that where you find a religion, you’ll find a prophet or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist